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Peregrine falcons at Mayo Clinic: How the world-renowned hospital came to raise birds of prey
For almost four decades, Mayo Clinic has raised peregrine falcons as part of a national recovery effort to save what had been an endangered species. Now, the peregrine falcon program is a beloved part of the world-renowned hospital's offerings.
Wildfire burning near Burntside Lake outside Ely forces evacuations
The Birch Bay Fire has burned about 25 to 30 acres near the North Arm of Burntside Lake, about eight miles outside Ely. Nine cabins have been evacuated.
Minnesota breweries are finding ways to 'climate-proof' their beer
Minnesota craft breweries are facing growing challenges from climate change as extreme weather makes key brewing grains harder to grow. In response, brewers and farmers are experimenting with resilient alternatives.
Tomatoes become latest symbol of America’s affordability squeeze
Prices for tomatoes are up 40 percent over the past year, the biggest increase tracked among products in the Consumer Price Index. Experts say the spike is the result of crop yields and two pillars of President Donald Trump's second term policies.
Black bears move farther south and west in Minnesota; expert says don't fear
Andrew Tri, bear project leader at the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, told MPR News their range has been stretching south and west since the ‘60s and ‘70s, but “markedly so over the last 20 years.”
Minnesota breweries are feeling the pain as the craft beer industry continues to decline
There are more than 200 breweries across Minnesota and some are struggling to stay open. Brewers credit the tough times to tariffs, a shift in drinking habits and competing shelf space.
Environmental cleanup of St. Louis River nears completion
The St. Louis River where it flows into Lake Superior was heavily polluted for decades by a legacy of historic industrial pollution. Now Minnesota is on the cusp of completing the river’s environmental transformation.
U of M researchers to study how forward-facing sonar could affect Minnesota fish
Also known as forward-facing sonar, the technology lets anglers spot and track fish in real time. A team of researchers will study whether live-imaging sonar changes catch rates and what the long-term effects could be for fish populations in Minnesota lakes.